Recipes

Aioli (Garlic Mayonaise)

Homemade aioli (garlic mayonnaise) is easier than you may think: you simply need to add the oil very slowly at first. Use aioli as a dip for grilled or steamed vegetables, dollop it on simply cooke...

Angel Hair Pasta with Chile, Lemon and Arugula

Author: Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence James and Jody made this quick pasta one night after work and we declared it good enough to publish. Ingredients: 1/2 cup, il Fustino extra-virgin olive oil ...

Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)

Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs 3 tablespoons, olive oil 2 cups, rice 1 onion – chopped 5 stalks, celery – chopped 2, jalapeno chile peppers – chopped 1, anaheim chili pepper – chopped 6, garlic clo...

Asparagus with Toasted Sesame Oli

Ingredients: 2 pounds, fresh asparagus – trimmed 2 tablespoons, white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons, shallot – minced 1 teaspoon, dijon mustard sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon, wa...

Avgolemono (Greek Chicken and Lemon Soup)

Ingredients: 4 cans (14.5 oz.), chicken broth 2 cans (14.5 oz.), vegetable broth ground black pepper – to taste 1/2 teaspoon, oregano 3 tablespoons, il Fustino olive oil 2 large, eggs – separated ...

Bagna Cauda

Ingredients: 4 cloves, garlic – crushed 1 1/2 ounces, butter – melted 4 ounces, salted anchovies freshly ground black pepper 1 cup, extra virgin olive oil Directions: 1. Sauté the crushed garlic ...

Baked Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 pound, asparagus – washed and trimmed 3 garlic cloves – finely chopped 3 tablespoons, il Fustino extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons, water Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 ...

Baked Eggplant with Eggs

Author: Perusing Waverly with modifications by Jody Kirkley This is the ultimate comfort food — not elaborate, but carefully prepared and perhaps reminiscent of a simple dish from childhood. It mak...

Bake Tomatoes with Pesto

Ingredients: 6 medium, tomatoes – ripe and firm salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 6 tablespoons, pesto Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees 2. Oil a baking dish that will snugly accom...

Basil Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups, packed, fresh basil leaves – stems removed 4 cloves, garlic – peeled 1/2 cup, pine nuts – toasted 2/3 cup, il Fustino Arbequina EVOO – divided salt and freshly ground pepper, ...

Black Kale, Olio Nuovo and Pecorino Frisco Bruschetta

Servings: 4 This member of the kale family goes by myriad names including Tuscan kale, Tuscan cabbage, and Cavolo Nero. Cavolo nero is prized in soups such as the traditional Tuscan ribollita. Ingr...

Braised Fennel with Olive Oil, Lemon and Chile

While braising, the fennel absorbs the flavors of the olive oil, lemon and chile, and the anchovy adds a salty touch. Ingredients: 4 medium, heads of fennel 1 cup, extra virgin olive oil finely gr...